28 March 1854

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Phoebe Hathaway

Updating a fellow Abolitionist on his busy schedule. "It is too bad that I cannot come to Farmington on the first of April after that winsome little note of yesterday. But I cannot and cannot now, see any chance of visiting the kind of Domicile of the Dear Hathaways this side the bright Sunshine and bird singing of the bonny month of June. My hands are full and more than full of work. I have two or three lectures to prepare for several occasions near at hand, have a long journey before me to Cincinnati, number meetings to attend in Ohio--Rosetta to take to Oberlin--Have just been made…

GLC09097

13 March 1912

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Typed letter signed

Title: to the Senate and the House

Inflation and the cost of living. "How far the system of cooperative organization which flourishes in various European countries may be adapted to our highly organized and individualistic social organization may perhaps only be determined by experiment...I recommended an international commission to look into the cause for the high prices of necessities of life and the possible remedies..."

GLC09098

1831-1891

Gerry, James T., 1797-1854

Header Record

Title: Collection of James T. Gerry, United States Navy Commander [Decimalized .01-.16]

Fourteen letters by Gerry to his family, accompanied by an etching of Gerry, a pay receipt made out to him, and a letter from a collector describing the receipt. Letters to his family are written mostly to his mother, sister and nephew. They discuss his life in the navy, his ports of call, and his thoughts on slave traders. The letters to his nephew also include advice on how a young man should behave. Includes some of the last letters know from the U.S.S. "Albany." Also includes a December 1839 account of the chase and capture of a slave ship.

GLC09099

24 June 1861-16 April 1862

Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888

Header Record

Title: Collection of two items related to the Confederate President's House [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC09100

24 June 1861 - 8 July 1861

Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Letters referring to Contract for Rent of President's House.

Confederate Treasury Secretary Memminger, with William Cabell Rives of the Confederate Congress, to a Committee of the City of Richmond comprised of L.W. Glazebrook, N.B. Hill, and George K. Crutchfield. Correspondence leading to the creation of the Confederate Presidential Mansion. Memminger writes on behalf of a Congressional Committee appointed to find an appropriate residence for the Confederacy's Chief Executive. Memminger thanks the City Fathers of Richmond for offering President Davis free use of what would become his new residence. However, Memminger suggests that the Chief Executive'…

GLC09100.01

16 April 1862

Clark, A. J., fl. 1862

Autograph note signed

Title: [Note establishing rent for the President's house in Richmond]

Notes that rent for the Confederate President's House is to be paid at 6% annually based on the cost of the house, $42,894.97.

GLC09100.02

1864

White, Andrew D., fl. 1864

Pamphlet

Title: The Will of the People

Campaign booklet, including introduction from George Boker and the Union League.

GLC09101

26 April 1708

Leathes, William, fl. 1708

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Last will and testament freeing a slave]

"In the name of God Amen I William Leaths of the City and province of New York Sadler being very Sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind & memory...ordaine this my last Will and Testament...I give & bequeath unto my Servant Wan the Spanish Indian boy now living with me his freedom provided he serve my Loving wife. Seven years after my Decease." Includes the signatures of witnesses and sealed with red wax bearing the imprint of a skull and crossbones.

GLC09102

26 March 1783

Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document authorizing the distribution of confiscated slaves from Tory plantations to veterans of the Revolution]

"Ordered that the Commissioners, of the Confiscated and Annexed Estates, furnish Mr. Henry Ellison with such Numbers of Negroes, as he is Entitled to Receive, by Virtue of his Certificates in Col. Jackson's Corps, agreeable to the Laws of this State & that this Order do issue in Favour of Mr. Ellison..." Docketed "An order for negros to H. Allison."

GLC09104

6 June 1791

Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814

Letter signed

Title: to Governor John Hancock

Regarding adjournment of the Massachusetts General Court. "...the Justices of the Court... will scarcely have time sufficient to recover from the fatigue, which they must necessarily undergo, in so long a Circuit, in the hottest season of the year, & prepare for the other business of the Government, which will not be closed until the middle of November. We fear from the arduousness of the Judicial business in this Govenrment, that our health & our lives may be endangered, as is now the unhappy situation of our Chief Justice."

GLC09105

2 August 1796

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his daughter

"I expect to see you. I except to see you very good; very sweet temper'd; & very fond of your Mother, & myself: and in return you shall find us very kind, very tender, and very affectionate to you. This is a fair Bargain my dear Child; come, let us make it, & we will keep it as long as we live."

GLC09106

5 August 1813

Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

Letter signed

Title: to Major General William Henry Harrison

Before the battle of Lake Erie, Perry has "succeeded in [getting one of] the Sloops of war over the bar...The enemy ...move seven over the bar...I am of opinion that in two days the Naval superiority will be decided on this Lake, and should we be successful, I shall sail for the head of the lake immediately to cooperate with you, and hope that our joint exertions will be productive of honor and advantage to our country." Damaged, with some text losses, with two additional autograph notes initialed by Perry.

GLC09108

7 August 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 32 (August 7, 1861)]

A Second Few Days Sojourn with the Army of the Potomac, General Pillow's Proclamation, Distrust & Disaffection - Peace Meetings, Mr. Breckinridge on the Bill of Abominations, Probable Evacuation of newport, Confederate Prisoners of War at Washington.

GLC05959.56.038

17 September 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Carr Bailey White]

Colonel White reports to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio on scouting information. States that the 36th and 60th regiments are at Princeton, West Virginia. Reports that 300 men deserted from the 63rd regiment. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon stating to forward this information to General Benjamin F. Kelly. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year from docket.

GLC02414.142

22 September 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from K. V. Whaley]

Whaley writes a telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to inform him of a cavalry company at Point Pleasant that is terrorizing citizens. He states, "They are the tools of one or two unprincipled men & are the terror of the Union men of this County. They are threatening to mob the new press before the paper is issued." Asks Scammon to send troops for protection. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon stating those troops have not reported to him and that he will send protection. Kellian Whaley was a Union Congressman who had worked to admit West…

GLC02414.143

3 August 1863

Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Major General Burnside writes a telegram to Scammon stating he will send the two requested gunboats at once. Marked headquarters, Cincinnati.

GLC02414.144

16 December 1861

Rice, William S., 1838-?

Manuscript letter

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Rice, 1st Lieutenant of the 23rd Ohio and Chairman of board of survey, reports to Colonel Scammon about the contents of a box of clothing. States that the actual contents differ from what was supposed to be inside and lists the number of pants, shoes, etc.

GLC02414.145

February 12, 1862

Brinkerhoff, Henry Rowan, 1836-1921

Manuscript letter

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

From the Board of Survey composed of 1st Lieutenant and Chairman Henry R. Brinkerhoff, 2nd Lieutenant E. Greaves, and William B. Todd, 2nd Lieutenant. Copy of a special order by the Board of Survey detailing the differences in clothing amounts between what was reported on the invoices and what actually was counted at the posts of Gauley and Fayetteville, West Virginia. Sent to Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio and commander of the 3rd Brigade. Witnessed and signed by A.A. Hunter, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC02414.146

10 March 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on an autograph letter signed from George J. Stealey]

Stealy, a captain and assistant quarter master writes to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Asks if he may pasture his stock on the other side of his post in Gallipolis, West Virginia, where there is good pasture land and fine farms. Gives his explanation of how this could be done. With autograph endorsment signed in initials by Scammon stating that this cannot be done at the present time.

GLC02414.147

February 23, 1862

More, Robert B., fl. 1862

Manuscript document

Title: [Board of Survey report]

Copy of a report on the supplies of R. S. Gardner, a lieutenant in the 3rd Provisional Brigade to Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon, as Colonel of the same brigade. The Board of Survey members were appointed under special orders no. 48. Signed by More as Captain, Company I, 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, J.R. McMullin as Captain, 1st Battery Ohio Artillery, and James Taylor as 1st Lieutenant, 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Lists the pounds of bread, rice, hominy and potatoes in Gardner's possession. States that they are all damaged by rot and mold and therefore unfit for use of the troops…

GLC02414.148

10 February 1862

Taylor, James, fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Major W. Hayes

Two Survey Board members, Taylor, 1st Lieutenant, 30th Regiment Ohio and Russell Hastings, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. I, 23rd Regiment, write to Hayes, the Brigade Surgeon. States that they examined one two-wheeled ambulance and found one unfit for service.

GLC02414.149

circa March 8, 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document regarding damages done to property of James. S. Cassady]

Survey Board report by McMullin as Captain, 1st Battery, Ohio Artillery; William H. Zimmerman, Captain Co. E, 23rd regiment Ohio; and William H. Harlan, Captain, Co. G, 30th regiment, Ohio. According to special orders no. 70, lists the damages done to Cassady's property on the Laurel Creek by U.S. troops. Also gives costs for repair of the grist mill. Autograph endorsement signed by Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon 23rd Ohio regiment approving the payment for the destruction.

GLC02414.150

2 May 1862

Hayes, Thomas, 1839-1863

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Board survey report on a box of clothing]

Board survey report requested by Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon, Colonel Commanding the 3rd brigade in special orders no. 118. Signed by Thomas Hayes, 1st Lieutenant, Co. A, 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Henry Rowan Brinkerhoff, 1st Lieutenant, Co. E. 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and Peter S. Soden, 2nd Lieutenant, Company F., 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Details the number of shoes in a box transferred from Captain and Assistant Quarter Master John Levering to R. S. Gardner, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Quarter Master for the 3rd Brigade.

GLC02414.151

20 May 1862

Gilmore, George W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Captain Gilmore of the 1st Virginia (West Virginia) Cavalry writes to Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to report one wounded soldier since the advance on Raleigh, West Virginia. Written from camp at Flat Top Mountain, West Virginia. Docket is very light but says, "Killed, missing, & wounded since leaving Raleigh, May 20, 1862."

GLC02414.152

20 May 1862

Gardner, Robert Skiles, 1839-?

Manuscript letter

Title: to Robert Patterson Kennedy

Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Quarter Master Gardner writes to Kennedy, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant General for the 1st Provisional Brigade, 23rd Ohio. Asks that a Board of Survey examine the loss of quarter master and commissary stores since 15 May 1862 on route from the East River to Flat Top Mountain, West Virginia. Written from Headquarters of the 1st Brigade at Flat Top Mountain.

GLC02414.153